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title: "Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps…"
description: "Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps getting bigger. It was otherwise healthy until the tear, causing it to droop. What’s the…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "CandyTC🪷"
published: "2024-03-03T20:46:34.949199Z"
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# Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps…

_CandyTC🪷님이 2024-03-03에 게시함_

Not sure if exactly what caused the tear in this leaf but it keeps getting bigger. It was otherwise healthy until the tear, causing it to droop.  
What’s the best way to handle it without hurting the chances of the other leaves to grow?  
As always thank you for any advice! 🙏

![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/15QdgdWtRoGMqkCAUe9cxw.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/PaYIyatJTsW9TZo707WH8A.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z8fhSGQ8CX4oXY39dVWUEGYaaQK6A80dFzKaQMKize8/XhcIQCHVT_u3gENeGD6arA.webp?size=large)

## 4개의 댓글

### Amie206님이 2024-03-03에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I did this to my own yesterday when I was cleaning her 😭😭😭

#### CandyTC🪷님이 2024-03-03에 답변했습니다.

Oh no I hope she’s alright

### Cemarshall님이 2024-03-04에 댓글을 남겼어요.

So idk if this will work on the actual leaf but I did have success with it on a bent/partially broken stem: I put toothpicks on either side of the injury and wrapped tape around it - like a little splint. It healed over with a brown scar but continued to support the leaf. It might not work on a leaf since they do transpiration and it could be difficult to get tape to stick. Anyway, you could try it if you wanted 🤷‍♀️

#### CandyTC🪷님이 2024-03-04에 답변했습니다.

Hmm interesting hack.. I’ll  
keep that in mind for stems for sure! Thanks

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